1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1997 Mazda 626
To start off, 1997 Mazda 626 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1997 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 615 kg more than 1997 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda 626. (151 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lincoln Town Car | 1997 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Town Car | 626 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2620 mm |